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STEM | Definition of STEM | Examples | Definition of Examples 1 | Definition of Examples 2 |
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ali, allo, alter | other | alias, alibi, alien, alloy, alter, alter ego, altruism | alternative=the other option | alias=another name given rather than the true one |
equi | equal | equinox, equilibrium, equipoise | equinox=the days of the year in which NIGHT (without sun) matches the Day (the sun) | equanimity=the ability to be fair minded |
hetero | different | heterogeneous, heterosexual, heterodox | heterodox=containing many different ideas | heterogeneous=having many different features and genes |
homo | same | homogeneous, homonym, homogenize | homogenize=the process used to make a substance be of one texture or consistency | homonym=two words that have the same spelling but two different definitions pole can be a stick but it can also be the first position in a raceāthe pole position |
simil, simul | like, resembling | similar, assimilate, simulate, simulacrum, simultaneous | assimilate=to learn the same or resembling mores, features, and ideas of new culture | simulation=to run an experiment that is just like the real situation |
string, strict | draw tight | stringent, strict, restrict, constrict, boa constrictor | stringent=strict or tight with regard to rules or discipline | constrict=to squeeze or tighten |